Description
About Us
Cigar Lake, located in northern Saskatchewan, is the world’s highest-grade uranium mine. The uranium produced at Cigar Lake is used for nuclear fuel products, which utilities around the world rely on to generate safe, reliable, emissions-free nuclear power. Cameco is one of the largest global providers of the uranium fuel needed to power a secure energy future.
The Role
Cameco is looking for a motivated and ambitious individual to join our geology team. In this position, the successful candidate will be reporting to the Senior Mine Geologist.
In this role, you will:
-Ensure acquisition and management of diamond drill core logging, record data into the database and verify the accurate selection and shipment of core samples.
-Have oversight for underground tunneling, provide guidance on development, ground conditions and ensure prints are followed.
-Be responsible for recording and reporting NATM (New Austrian Tunnelling Method) activity, underground mapping of development headings, computerized data management, data quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) and radiometric probing.
Requirements
Required:
-bachelor’s degree in geology or geological engineering;
-minimum of two years of relevant geological/mine geology experience (core logging, underground geological mapping);
-equivalent combination of education and work experience considered;
-experience working in an underground work environment;
-strong verbal and written communication skills, excellent computer skills and the ability to work independently and in a team environment;
-Ability and willingness to perform manual labour, including heavy lifting, as required for this position;
-Valid class 5 driver’s licence;
-Safety oriented work attitude; and
-work a rotational schedule and commute to site by aircraft.
Recommended:
-eligible for membership with the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Saskatchewan (APEGS);
-working knowledge of geological database and mining software: AcQuire, Vulcan and Leapfrog; and
-applicants will be considered for a level within the job progression, which is appropriate to their qualifications.
Conditions of Employment:
-pre-employment substance test; and
-background check
Cameco is proud to offer a competitive total reward package which includes:
-competitive compensation program with base and variable pay;
-flexible health, drug, dental, and vision plan with a health spending and personal spending account;
-fixed benefits including employee and dependant life, AD&D, disability benefits and paid vacation leave;
-Employee and Family Assistance Programs;
-RRSP and RPP matching program;
-career development opportunities; and
-relocation costs.
Cameco is an employment equity employer and aims to achieve gender parity, and as such, preference will be given to qualified members of equity groups. We are strengthened by the diverse backgrounds of experiences and encourage applicants with various levels of expertise to apply, as equivalent combination of education and work experience are considered.
Req ID #: 41773
Posted: April 21, 2026
Posting end date: May 12, 2026
Salary Range: $106,860- $133,580
